In-Your-Face Fitness
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The 11th of 13 children, B.K.S.
Jan. 3, 2015
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IPhone, iPad and Android apps can help you boost your fitness level. Reviewed: Yoga With Janet Stone, Endomondo Pro, Nike Training Club, Zombies, Run!, Fleetly.
June 8, 2012
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As a globe-trotting health enthusiast, I know how hard it can be to find a useful gift for me.
Dec. 12, 2014
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California’s fitness consciousness creates a healthy atmosphere for designers to thrive.
Feb. 28, 2014
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Core-strengthening exercises are only one component in a program designed to avoid and/or rehab lower lumbar problems.
June 21, 2012
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Exercising to maintain good looks is great because it helps you stay healthy.
March 18, 2014
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Yes, experts say. But the best way to achieve a defined midsection is to burn it off. A low caloric intake can lead to menstrual disturbance and/or bone loss.
March 22, 2014
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It’s seen a rapid expansion of classes, with two studios opening soon in the L.A. area. But some have concerns about the combo method. One of its founders says, ‘It’s actually very safe.’
March 20, 2014
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Forget the get-fit-quick come-ons. The real deal is when you develop your own lasting, rewarding relationship.
March 21, 2014
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There are advantages to the treadmill, but running in the open air can be a powerful motivator.
March 20, 2014
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An informal poll seems to show some improvement with diet and exercise, but other, more ambitious claims seem to be only so much cottage cheese.
March 19, 2014
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I am not a jealous man, so my blood pressure did not skyrocket the other day when my wife told me this: “There was this one guy in high school who used to wear T-shirts that showed off his pipes and I drooled over him.”
March 19, 2014
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Dear Friend: You drew me to your website with promises of rapid muscle gain and even faster fat loss.
March 19, 2014
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The drummer for Rush cross-country skis, swims, cycles and does yoga.
March 17, 2014
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Intense effort yields more impressive results than moderate exercise, despite what doctors say.
March 18, 2014
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Actors have the time and money to look like Thor and Green Lantern. For the average guy, finding the right motivation to stay in shape is a good start.
Aug. 22, 2012
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Ligament damage is more repairable these days. And the best results are seen in those who doggedly do the rehab.
March 17, 2014
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Sorry to say, but gaining muscle doesn’t make your metabolism skyrocket. Put down that Haagen-Dazs.
Aug. 29, 2012
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The training, the carbo-loading, silk boxers, the checklist. The plan to finish in less than 40 minutes seemed so doable.
March 16, 2014
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Among other things, holistic nutritionists may teach that fluoride and pesticides are lethal, that most diseases and detrimental behaviors are diet-related and that many people would benefit from taking numerous supplements.
Aug. 14, 2012
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Make a commitment by signing up for a marathon or bike-a-thon. It’ll step up your level of seriousness. Plus, you’ll get others’ support.
March 15, 2014
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The actor swears by the Russian training tools, but they may not be the best thing for nonathletes.
Oct. 17, 2012
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Cosmetic surgery can make you look better, and feel better about how you look. But a concerted effort to exercise and eat right can do some of the same things, for less.
Jan. 2, 2013
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Deprivation and hard work can bring out the washboard abs, but there doesn’t seem to be a legitimate health reason for it. But the wife might have another idea.
March 12, 2014
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Despite the buff models and the elevated claims in the ads, the Bowflex is a poor substitute for free weights, a sensible diet and like-minded friends.
Aug. 22, 2012
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